The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

the heat rise

Most likely because this was the

her who initiated. She didn't blame him,

of his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still

were testimony to this, and her heart warmed up

But...

with her arm while her

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as

if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it

of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow

external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies

stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is

[No problem]

echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

get back at you in

"Got it."

communication shut off after

the main screen, Ryan took a pen

be able to meet our

from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in

their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish

wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was a great incentive to

and at the moment, it was

this mission complete, we

dropped the pen on the

then blankly stared

sure is

tried his best to make up for his absence, but

after he took over his role that he

not think about

chest tighten whenever he

after all this time had passed, he couldn't

because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve

such a situation to

Ding—!

received a message. It was

others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in

of times as heavy silence fell upon the

calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop

to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought his

[Okay.]

a simple message. One that only contained a single

seat once he sent

both of his hands

can't go on, I need

***

"We're here."

stretched my

eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar

put how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't

almost felt like it was eating away at the

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